God reveals His name Jehovah to signify His eternal and covenantal nature, implying that He is a God who performs what He has promised.
In Exodus 6:2-3, God speaks to Moses and distinguishes His name Jehovah from the name God Almighty, showing that while the patriarchs knew Him as powerful, they did not fully comprehend His covenantal promise to deliver Israel. The name Jehovah signifies a God who is actively involved in fulfilling His promises and completing His work, and marks a pivotal time in salvation history where God reveals Himself as a redeemer. Matthew Henry noted that God would now be known through the actual performances of His promises, manifesting His power and grace in delivering Israel.
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